Category: photojournalism

varsity conference championship gymnastics

Evanston’s Emily Varua competes on the balance beam during the CSL South Division Varsity Conference Championships at Evanston High School on Friday, January 27, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

New Trier’s Sam Stoddart dismounts while competing on the uneven bars during the CSL South Division Varsity Conference Championships at Evanston High School on Friday, January 27, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

winter feature

Hunter Ebdon 16 (left), of Mundelein passes the puck to Stan Buck 12, of Mundelein during a pick up game of hockey at Mundelein Community Park on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

flying fox conservation fund

Isabel Nold 7, of Glenview looks as Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund passes by with a “three banded armadillo” rolled in a ball during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund holds “Ruby,” a red tail boa constrictor during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Mandy Hileman 6, of Glenview looks as Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund passes by with “Franky” a Fennec Fox, during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund feeds “Nova,” a small tooth palm civet, a banana during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Scott Heinrichs, Founder of Flying Fox Conservation Fund passes by with a “Straw Colored Fruit Bat” while Izzy Jordan 9, of Glenview shoots a video during a presentation about bats and other mammals at the Glenview Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

polar bear plunge – naval station great lakes

Sgt. 1st Class Mike Abucejo (center) waits in line before participating in the Polar Bear Plunge during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Sgt. 1st Class Mike Abucejo (2nd from left), and Seaman Apprentice Kyle Allen, (center, penguin costume) participate in the Polar Bear Plunge along with other military personnel during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012.  | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

 

Zachery Thompson 12, of Fort Sheridan jumps up and down to stay warm while waiting to enter the water during the Polar Bear Plunge at the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Amy Deitche wraps a blanket around her daughter Nicky (left) 9, Sara Payne 9 and her brother Tilghman Payne 11, while exiting the water after participating in the Polar Bear Plunge during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012.    | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

 Naval Station Great Lakes Morale, Welfare & Recreation member Marissa Johnson (left), Bob Sullivan (center), Executive Officer Naval Station Great Lakes and Randy Lynch, Commanding Officer Naval Station Great Lakes exit the water while participating in the Polar Bear Plunge during the Winterfest Celebration 2012 at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Saturday, January 21, 2012. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

 

dolls, hockey, coffee…

American Girl Dolls sit in a pile during the American Girl Doll Tea Party at the Winnetka Public Library on Sunday, January 8, 2012.                                   | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Loyola’s Bo Murray (65) and Glenbrook North’s Parker Roth (44) battle for the puck during the game at the Winnetka Ice Rink on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Loyola shutout Glenbrook North 2-0. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Loyola’s Willy Palivos (8) backhands the puck over Glenbrook North goaltender Sam Berlin (31) scoring during the first period of the home game on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Loyola shutout Glenbrook North 2-0. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Loyola’s Matthew Gavula (23) checks Glenbrook North’s Ryan Maksimovic (14) during the home game on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Loyola shutout Glenbrook North 2-0. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

Giuseppe Lollino, owner and master roaster of Caffe Italia in Chicago, tops off a cappuccino coffee with chocolate at the restaurant on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Giuseppe and his son Angelo re-opened the cafe in December of 2011 after being closed down from a fire that destroyed the building in 2009. The father son team roast their own coffee beans on the premises and have a full food menu along with wine and spirits. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

 

rick santorum – caucus night

Jeremy Masterson of Prairie City, Iowa checks the caucus results while waiting for republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum to appear on caucus night at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum enters the stage during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum points to a supporter during his caucus night event at the Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Santorum was in a neck and neck race with republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, with Romney winning by only 8 votes.

 

rock the caucus – west des moines, iowa

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum enters the gymnasium during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to high school students during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

High school seniors listen as republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachman speaks during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul makes his way to the stage during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum exits the gymnasium after speaking at the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul enters the gymnasium during the “Rock The Caucus” event at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul leaves the the “Rock The Caucus” event after speaking to high school students at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul waves to supporters while leaving the the “Rock The Caucus” event after speaking to high school students at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

 

 

ron paul, michele bachmann, rick perry – iowa

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul exits the stage after giving a speech on his Ron Paul “Whistle-stop” tour at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann greets supporters at Paula’s Maid Rite Restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann and husband Marcus Bachmann (2nd from left) tour buisnesses in West Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry is introduced at a campaign rally at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks at a campaign rally at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa on Monday, January 2, 2012.

 

mitt romney – iowa

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks with the media before boarding his campaign bus after a stop at Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

 

 

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney signs autographs and talks with supporters during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

 

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a grassroots campaign rally at Bayliss Park Hall in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

 

 

 

recent high school sports…

St. Patrick junior Loren Horton (21) drives to the net during the home game against St. Joseph on Thursday December 22, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

St. Patrick freshman Nicholas Coleman (12) guards St. Joseph sophomore Michael brooks (12) during the home game on Thursday December 22, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

Stevenson goaltender Sam Schmaren (94) makes a save in the game against Naperville Central during the 18th Annual High School Holiday Hockey Classic on Monday, December 26, 2011. Stevenson defeated Naperville Central 3-1. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Michael Varshavsky (13) fires the puck on net scoring the first goal during the 18th Annual High School Holiday Hockey Classic on Monday, December 26, 2011. Stevenson defeated Naperville Central 3-1. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Michael Varshavsky (13) skates past his bench after scoring the first goal of the game during the 18th Annual High School Holiday Hockey Classic on Monday, December 26, 2011. Stevenson defeated Naperville Central 3-1. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

bernie’s book bank

(left to right) Volunteers Lynette Karras and her son Sam 10, Ryan Harper 7, his mom Kate and little sister Sarah 5, all of Lincolnshire apply stickers to books with the Bernie’s Book Bank logo at the warehouse in Lake Forest on Sunday, December 11, 2011. Bernie’s Book Bank facilitates the collection, processing and redistribution of children’s books to help increase quality book ownership among at-risk children throughout the Chicagoland area. Bernie’s Book Bank distributes between 10-15 thousands books a week and by the end of 2011 will have collected a half a million books. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media

 

 

Signs showing statistics about children that cannot read hang above clear boxes filled with books that are ready to be distributed throughout the Chicagoland area at the warehouse of Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake Forest on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

 

 

Brian Floriani (right), Executive Director and founder of Bernie’s Book Bank jokes around with volunteer Chris Karras of Lincolnshire at the Bernie’s Book Bank warehouse in Lake Forest on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

 

 

A banner with a quote from Aldous Huxley, “A home without books is a body without soul” hangs at the warehouse of Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake Forest on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Raymond Mayfield of North Chicago, holds a sign with a picture of his nephew Darrin Hanna during a peaceful rally outside of the North Chicago City Hall building on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Hanna died a week after being arrested and received immediate hospitalization the day of police responding to a domestic dispute at his apartment. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media




 


 


 

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
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Katelynn Leonard 7, of Elmhurst, Ill. holds a Vietnamese Walking Stick at the Lake View Nature Center in Oakbrook, Ill.


on Saturday,November 5, 2011.  | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media


 



		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
three from the weekend…

		

				
 






                         The Neverly Brothers perform at the "Dancin' in the Stacks" fundraiser event at the Indian Prairie


                         Library on Saturday, November 5, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
















                          Central Lake YMCA swimmer Sasha Levin 13, competes in the 50 yard freestyle event during the 2011


                          Seahorse Invitational swim meet at the Lake County YMCA on Sunday, November 6, 2011.


                          | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media


















                          Marist senior players Colleen Clifford (5), Ashley Holder (12), Deirdre Howard (14) and head coach


                          Natalie Holder celebrate after defeating Lyons Township during the super sectional volleyball game


                          at Hinsdale South on Saturday, November 5, 2011.| michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
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flag football

		

				


                      Ravens running back Robbie Loftus 10, of Wilmette runs the ball during the New Trier Youth Flag Football


                      Championship game against the Steelers on Saturday, October 29, 2011.


                      | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media








                       Steelers player Jack Liepert 9, of Wilmette moves the ball upfield during the New Trier Youth Flag


                        Football championship game against the Ravens on Saturday, October 29, 2011.


                         | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media










                       Ravens receiver Brady Reichert 10, of Wilmette celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the opening


                       minutes of the New Trier Youth Flag Football championship game against the Steelers


                       on Saturday, October 29, 2011.  | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media







		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
eagle scout project

		

				






Eagle Scout Andrew Buinauskas 15, of Western Springs moves boxes full of books into a van outside his home on


Thursday, October 27, 2011.    Buinauskas was able to collect 3,605 books from 9 local drop off locations around


Western Springs for his Eagle Scout project.    Buinauskas is donating the books to Open Books, an organization


that trys to bring literacy to Chicago and beyond. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media
























 


 


 


 

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			

		

				
 


 




 Deerfield players celebrate after defeating Highland Park at home 45-21 in the Central Suburban North Conference Championship


game on Friday, October 21, 2011. | michael jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			

		

				

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
cleaning the bean

		

				






A photograph I had made while on assignment for a magazine of how the “Bean” is cleaned was licensed and featured on the homepage of the company’s website.  It is always a pleasure to see the client pick a photograph that I particularly enjoyed!






 

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
the graduates

		

				






Maine East graduating seniors wait on stage before the start of the 109th Annual Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2011 at the Rosemont Theater on Sunday, June 5, 2011.   | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media





		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
two recent verticals

		

				






Evanston junior Jack Anderson (27) pitches in relief of juinor Jordan Crawford (32, not pictured) during the regional game against Maine South in Evanston on Saturday, May 28, 2011. | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media












Edwin and Barbara Rossow, of Wilmette pose for a portrait during the annual Wilmette Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2011.  The flag which has 45 stars, has been passed down in the family for years.    | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media





		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
pie eating

		

				






Trinity senior Ariana Arroyo (left) celebrates after finishing her pie first while Trinity junior Cailee Gates looks on in shock during the “Just Because Games” at the conclusion a Spirit Week on Friday, April 29, 2011.  | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media





		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
unifaith

		

				












Students parade their umbrellas down Highridge Road in Villa Park outside the Islamic Foundation on Sunday, May 1, 2011.  The event was put on by Unifaith, an organization started by five Hinsdale Central students in hopes to bring people of different religions together for understanding.   | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media








Hinsdale Central student Jordan Bromberg 17, along with other students parade their umbrellas down Westmore-Meyers Road in Villa Park on Sunday, May 1, 2011.  The event was put on by Unifaith, an organization started by five Hinsdale Central students including Bromberg’s brother Michael, in hopes to bring people of different religions together for understanding.   | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media 






 


 

		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        		
		

			
radio personality geoff pinkus

		

				






WIND 560 AM radio personality Geoff Pinkus, who does the “Livin Large with Geoff Pinkus Show” every Sunday night, films an update for his website called “The Pinker’s Losing Large Update” at the studios in Elk Grove on Sunday, May 1, 2011.  Pinkus is trying out a new diet and doing weeking video updates for his fans.   | Michael Jarecki ~ for Sun-Times Media





		

			
		
		

				
				
				
			
					
		


        
		

		
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